American Flag Printable

“O Say, Can You See?” We created a free American Flag printable template for you. Download this template to use as a craft project, tracing tool or coloring sheet.

This template can be used by children of all ages from coloring in with crayons to creating a real fabric flag craft. It’s a fun activity along with making a 4th of July handprint craft!

Below you will find a PDF file that you can download and print. We’ve included the American Flag outline in three different versions— a basic flag, a waving flag, and a heart-shaped flag.

How to Use This American Flag Template

This template is for personal and educational use only. Feel free to use it as home or in your classroom. It is not intended for commercial use. If you use our template, please link back to this page.

American Flag Template – Free Printable

Use our American Flag template as a festive craft for kids of all ages! For toddlers and younger children, use the printable as a color sheet with crayons, markers, or a painting project with watercolor paints.

For older children, the template can be used a tracing project to create their own flag on paper or fabric.

Supplies Needed

American flag template download
Construction paper in a variety of colors (assorted paper pack)
School glue
Scissors
Crayons, markers, or acrylic paint

More Ideas to Try

Use Q-tips to paint the blue and red areas of the flag using small dots.
Create a finger painting project with our template and some red and blue paint.
Use red, white and blue glitter to create a sparkling flag craft.
Use tiny scraps of red, white and blue paper or tissue paper to create a beautiful American flag collage.